Logan Airport issues temporary ground stop due to high winds
BOSTON - There was a ground stop at Logan Airport Monday as high winds from a powerful storm caused headaches for flyers.
The ground stop began at 10 a.m. and continued through about 1 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration's website. It was lifted for a while but returned at 2:20 p.m. for about a half hour before being taken away again.
The FAA's website said delays are averaging 134 minutes due to wind.
Boston recorded a 68 mph wind gust at about 11 a.m. The gusty conditions are expected to continue through the afternoon.
According to the FlightAware website, 202 flights into and out of Logan were canceled on Monday. Another 324 were delayed.
Elsewhere throughout the state, the storm knocked out power to tens of thousands and brought trees down onto roads and homes.